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Harry Carney
Harry Howell Carney (April 1, 1910 – October 8, 1974) was a renowned American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist, celebrated for his long-standing association with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Carney began his musical journey with piano lessons at the age of six, later transitioning to the clarinet and alto saxophone. He grew up in a musically vibrant neighborhood, where he developed a close friendship with future bandmate Johnny Hodges.

Carney's professional career took off in his teens, performing in Boston clubs before joining Duke Ellington's band in 1927. Initially playing the alto saxophone, he soon became the band's primary baritone saxophonist, a role he maintained for nearly five decades. Carney's baritone saxophone was integral to the unique sound of the Ellington orchestra, often used to play harmonies that enhanced the band's texture.

Throughout his career, Carney was a dominant figure in jazz, known for his clear tone and powerful sound. He recorded extensively with Ellington and other notable musicians like Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, and Gerry Mulligan. Carney also contributed to compositions such as "Rockin' in Rhythm" and was featured in specialty arrangements like "La Plus Belle Africaine" and "Sophisticated Lady."

In addition to his musical contributions, Carney was a close companion to Ellington, often driving him on tours. After Ellington's death in 1974, Carney expressed a deep sense of loss, passing away just four months later in New York City. His legacy as a pioneering baritone saxophonist and a steadfast member of the Ellington orchestra remains influential in the jazz world.
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